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Life of the Party
Life of the Party
December 9, 2010
Carine Risley, Chris Abani, Collective Brain, conversation, holiday party, Isabel Allende, Janine Benyus, John Gerzema, Karen Armstrong, lectures. learning, Lisa Margonelli, Nora York., party, Robert Ballard, San Mateo County Library blog, Sheryl WuDunn, small talk, speeches, Stephen Palumbi, talks, TED, Atherton, Brisbane

Getting smart under the mistletoe.

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Some Christmas Favorites
Some Christmas Favorites
December 8, 2010
Collective Brain, family, festive, fiction, holiday, kids, MK, picture books, reading aloud, San Mateo County Library blog, seasonal, winter holiday, Atherton

The books I return to each year.

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Surviving Thanksgiving
Surviving Thanksgiving
November 18, 2010
Carine Risley, Collective Brain, dysfunctional family, film, holiday movie, Holly Hunter, Home for the Holidays review, humor, San Mateo County Library blog, Thanksgiving, Atherton, Brisbane

When happiness is not the first word that comes to mind.

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Food for Fines
Food for Fines
November 12, 2010
cans, charity, donation, fines, food for fines, Patrick Sweeney, Second Harvest, Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica Sanchez, Pacifica Sharp Park, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside

You will not want to miss this.

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Giant Happiness
Giant Happiness
November 5, 2010
2010 championship, baseball, Carine Risley, Collective Brain, Giants, history, players, San Francisco, San Mateo County Library blog, sports, team, Willie Mays, World Series, Atherton, Brisbane

The parade is over, but the excitement isn't.

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Decision Paralysis?
Decision Paralysis?
October 29, 2010
Carine Risley, Collective Brain, elections, informed decisions, politics, propositions, resources, San Mateo County Library blog, voting, Atherton, Brisbane

Don't worry--elections are coming up on Tuesday but it's easier to get prepared than you think!

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A Fond Tour
A Fond Tour
August 30, 2010
blog favorites, Carine Risley, Collective Brain, enjoyment, exploration, fun, kids blog, San Mateo County Library blog, teens blog, Atherton, Brisbane

We shall return! But until we do, indulge in recollection.

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Girl in Translation
Girl in Translation
August 11, 2010
book review, Collective Brain, DeAnn O., reading, San Mateo County Library blog, Atherton

First time author writes about a young immigrant’s struggle between two worlds.

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You Can Change Lives--Including Your Own
You Can Change Lives--Including Your Own
August 5, 2010
Carine Risley, Collective Brain, donate, free training, giving back, literature, reading, San Mateo County Library blog, sharing, story times, volunteer, Atherton, Brisbane

Express yourself while sharing your favorite stories as a storytime volunteer.

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A Trivial Post
A Trivial Post
July 19, 2010
Collective Brain, games, magazines, MK, San Mateo County Library blog, trivia, Atherton

Space time continuums, what is . . .Alabama, and facts!

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